A plot to push for an EU referendum before the next election has been
discussed by Tory MPs in a move designed to destabilise the coalition.

The prospects of an early end to the coalition and of a possible challenge to
David Cameron’s leadership were discussed at a private dinner last week,
which included leading figures from the Right of the party.

Chris Grayling, the Justice Secretary who was a guest, had to intervene to
“calm down” fellow MPs, warning that it would be madness for Mr Cameron’s
position to be challenged.